This blog is meant for leaders, consultants, project leads, change agents, managers, positive deviants, and anyone else that might instigate, inspire, inform or influence change in an organization. I believe that anyone can be a strategist in their own way, in their own organization, and in their own efforts. Everyone can be a strategist if they choose to be one. The size and scope of the strategy that each person shapes will vary of course.

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-Introduction- Companies have many different alignment and operating models. Some are small, dynamic, and nimble, often sharing major activities with multiple parties, using a flatter organizational structure. Others are large, structured, and consistent, often centrally controlled and structured, and using a clear upward and downward hierarchy. Beyond that, there are companies that blend the two […]
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-Introduction- We’ve heard many things about big data. It is a hot topic in many businesses and has the IT industry scrambling for these capabilities. In my earlier post (Mobilizing a Data Driven Organization), I outlined how to ensure your organization is ready, able to scale/extend the benefits, and mature the overall approach. A specific […]
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-Introduction- The New Year is upon us! This is the exiting time when we can refresh and restart as we look forward into the coming year. It is a good time to rejoice on your accomplishments, celebrate your achievements, and bask in the tales of your adventures. At the same time, honor your relationships and […]
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Introduction Every now and again, I come across someone who has an unusual, yet interesting take to their own personal strategy. At times, I’m fortunate enough to be able to interview them and get a chance to share what I learn from that person. Here is another interview that takes ahold of personal choices in […]
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-Introduction- As a part of every organization, there is an ongoing need for innovation in their products and services. It can be very challenging to keep up with the market changes, competition, technological advancement, and other factors that shape the business landscape. To keep up and on top of the business landscape, each company must […]
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-Introduction- Big data is a newer, exciting topic. It can mean so many things as it is data driven and that data can come from so many sources. A volume of information is captured all of the time via smartphones, traffic sensors, retail checkouts, and more. In my experience discussing and dealing with it, it […]
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-Introduction- Values comprise the genesis of vision and strategy. These values can be at a corporate level down through an individual level. From clearly identifying one’s values you establish your baseline on orientation, objectives, and interests. This baseline can help gauge market fit, potential alignment with a company (if you’re interviewing or investigating partnership), seek […]
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-Introduction- Businesses grow, markets mature, corporate directions change, product/service portfolio evolves, or other broad ranging factors change rapidly or over time. Encompassing changes like these can have cascading effects and influences in how a business should approach, compete, and operate in their surrounding market environments. During times like that, it is vitally important to keep […]
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